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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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