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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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