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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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