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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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