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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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