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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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