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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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