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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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