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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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