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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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