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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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