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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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