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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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