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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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