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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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