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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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