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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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