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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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