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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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