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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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