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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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