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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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