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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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