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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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