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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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