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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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