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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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