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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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