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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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