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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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