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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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