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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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