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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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