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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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