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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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