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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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