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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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