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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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