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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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