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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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