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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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