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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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