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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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