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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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