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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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