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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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