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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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