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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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