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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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