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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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