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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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