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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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