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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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