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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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