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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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