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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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