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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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