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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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