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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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