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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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