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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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