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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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