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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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