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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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