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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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