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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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