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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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