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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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