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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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