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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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