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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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