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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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