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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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