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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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