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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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