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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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