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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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