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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate 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 electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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