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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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