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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education