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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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