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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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