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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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