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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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