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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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