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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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