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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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