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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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