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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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