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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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