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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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