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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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