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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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