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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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