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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores 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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