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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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