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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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