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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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