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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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