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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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