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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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