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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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