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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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