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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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