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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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