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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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