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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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