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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with 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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