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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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