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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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