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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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