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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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