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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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