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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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