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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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