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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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