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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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