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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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