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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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