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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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