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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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