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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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