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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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