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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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