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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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