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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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