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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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