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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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