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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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