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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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