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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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