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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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