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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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