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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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