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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This 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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