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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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