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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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