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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important 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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