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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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