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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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