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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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