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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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