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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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