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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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