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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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