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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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