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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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