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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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