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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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