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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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