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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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