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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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