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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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