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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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