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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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