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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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