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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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