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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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