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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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