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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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