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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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