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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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