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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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