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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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