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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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