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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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