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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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