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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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