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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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