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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major 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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