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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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