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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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