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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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