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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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