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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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