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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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