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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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