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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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