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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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