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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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