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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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