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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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