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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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