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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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