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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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