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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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