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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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