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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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