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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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