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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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