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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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