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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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