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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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