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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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