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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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