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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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