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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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