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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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