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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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