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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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