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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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