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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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