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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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