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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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