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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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