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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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