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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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