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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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