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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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