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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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