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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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