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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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