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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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