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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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