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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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