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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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