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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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