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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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