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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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