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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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