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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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