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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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