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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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