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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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