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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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