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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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