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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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