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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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