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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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