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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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