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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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