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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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