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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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