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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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