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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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