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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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