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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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