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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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