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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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