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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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