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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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