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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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