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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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