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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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