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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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