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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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