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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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