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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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