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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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