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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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