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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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