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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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