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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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