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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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