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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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