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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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