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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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