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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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