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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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