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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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