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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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