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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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