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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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