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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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