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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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