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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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