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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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