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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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