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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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