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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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