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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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