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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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