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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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