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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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