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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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