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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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