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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners 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 educators 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 online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific 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. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring 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 controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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