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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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