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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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