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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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