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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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