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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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