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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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