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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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