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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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