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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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