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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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