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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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