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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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