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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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