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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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