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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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