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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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