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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the 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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