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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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