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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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