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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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