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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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