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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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