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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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