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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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