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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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