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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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