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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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