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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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