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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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