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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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