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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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