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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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