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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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