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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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