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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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