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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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