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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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