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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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