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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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