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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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