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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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