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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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