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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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