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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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