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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about 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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