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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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