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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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