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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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