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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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