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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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