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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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