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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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