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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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