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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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