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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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