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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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