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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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