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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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