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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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