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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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