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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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