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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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