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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines 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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