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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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