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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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