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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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