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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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