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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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