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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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