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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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