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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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