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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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