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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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