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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key 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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