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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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