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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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