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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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