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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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