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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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