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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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