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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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