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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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