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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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