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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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