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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates 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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