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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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