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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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