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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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