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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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