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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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