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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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