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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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