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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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