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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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