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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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