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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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