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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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