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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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