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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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