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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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