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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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