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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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