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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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