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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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