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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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