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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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