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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education