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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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