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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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