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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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