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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers 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 optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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