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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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