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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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