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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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