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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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