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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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