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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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