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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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