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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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