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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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