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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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