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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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