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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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