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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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