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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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