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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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