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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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