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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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