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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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