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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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