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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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