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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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