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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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