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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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