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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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