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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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