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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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