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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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