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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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