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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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