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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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