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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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