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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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