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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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