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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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