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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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