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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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