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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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