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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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