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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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