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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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