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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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