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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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