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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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