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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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