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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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