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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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