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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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