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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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