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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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