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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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