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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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