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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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