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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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