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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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