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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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