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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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