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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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