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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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