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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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