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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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