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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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