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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping 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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