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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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