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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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