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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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