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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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