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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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