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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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