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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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