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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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