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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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