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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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