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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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