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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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