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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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