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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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