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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major 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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