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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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