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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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