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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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