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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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