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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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