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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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