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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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