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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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