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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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