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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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