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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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