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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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