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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates 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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