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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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