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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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