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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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