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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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