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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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