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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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