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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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