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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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