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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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