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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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