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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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