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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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