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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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