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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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