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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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