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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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