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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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