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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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