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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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