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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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