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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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