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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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