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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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