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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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