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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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