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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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