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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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