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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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