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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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