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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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