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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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