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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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