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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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