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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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